A popular retailer in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands went up in flames today to the dismay of many in the local community.
Raro Mart was a historic building that was a clothing factory from the 1950s to the 1970s.
The premises was gutted by a fire that started early this morning. (10 July nzt)
Our correspondent, Florence Syme-Buchanan told Sara Vui Talitu it has hit locals hard and is the third commercial fire in the past month.
The aftermath of the Raro Mart fire in Rarotonga, Cook Islands Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Florence Syme-Buchanan
